Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Jan 2009
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American Astronomical Society, AAS Meeting #213, #450.06; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 41, p.343
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
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Scientific paper
A consortium from NASA, Space Telescope Science Institute, and aerospace industry are conducting an Astrophysics Strategic Mission Concept Study which indicates that it is feasible to place an 8 meter class monolithic primary mirror UV/optical/NIR space observatory in orbit about the Sun-Earth L2 point. This concept is enabled by the unprecedented mass and volume capabilities of NASA's planned Ares V cargo launch vehicle. Such an observatory with its very high angular resolution (5X of JWST), sensitivity and performance stability is capable of achieving breakthroughs in a broad range of astrophysical investigations - including one of our most fundamental questions - is there life elsewhere in the Galaxy? An 8-meter UVOIR would also revolutionize the study of galaxy evolution, enabling for the first time measurements of kinematics of both the gaseous and stellar components of the smallest dwarf galaxies. This poster will present elements of the system design. The 8-meter design and study results will serve as inputs into NASA's strategic planning process.
ATLAST Concept Study Team
Stahl Philip H.
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